The drive from Winooski, VT to Sharon, VT covers 78.1 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 89, East Spring Street, East Allen Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.8 miles on I 89.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39 miles from Winooski, VT
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 89
76.8 mi
1h 29m
East Spring Street
0.4 mi
1m
East Allen Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Main Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Route 132
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 89
— 76.8 mi, about 1h 29m
Traffic on I-89
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 38 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,652 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,030
Quietest
1 AM
~46 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
35.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 98 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winooski, VT and Sharon, VT.
1
Start on East Allen Street
182 ft·8 sec·East Allen Street
2
Turn right onto US 2; US 7
0.2 mi·26 sec·Main Street
3
Turn right onto East Spring Street
0.4 mi·1 min·East Spring Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn slight left onto VT 15
0.2 mi·37 sec·East Allen Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 89
6
Merge onto I 89
77 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 89
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward VT 132: Sharon, VT 14
8
Turn right onto VT 132
0.1 mi·20 sec·Route 132
9
Arrive at destination
VT 132
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39 miles from Winooski, VT, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 17 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sharon, VT than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Winooski, VT so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Winooski, VT
This is one driving day of about 78.1 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Winooski, VT.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 89 for about 76.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 78 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 2; US 7 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 2; US 7 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|East Spring Street
Turn right onto East Spring Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 89
Navigation decision point
Toward I 89
5
77.8 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward VT 132: Sharon, VT 14
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward VT 132: Sharon, VT 14
5
78 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|VT 132 / Route 132
Turn right onto VT 132 / Route 132
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.01 one way
$26.02 round trip
$4.23/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.70
$14.44
$28.87
premium
$5.07
$15.58
$31.15
diesel
$5.60
$17.22
$34.43
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.4
0
$8.20
$3.75
Efficient EV
19.5
0
$6.83
$3.12
EV Truck/SUV
31.2
0
$10.93
$5.00
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Sep 8, 2026
Origin
Winooski, VT
Evening
in Winooski on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Cloudy
W 6 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Sharon, VT
Evening
in Sharon on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Partly Cloudy
NW 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
70°F
Duxbury, VT
39 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 32m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
78.1 mi in 1h 32m, mostly highway — 76.8 mi of that is on I 89.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 76.8 mi on I 89.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 89 and East Spring Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 2; US 7 / Main Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Winooski, VT to Sharon, VT is easy. At 1h 32m with 98% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 2; US 7 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Winooski is a city of 7,997 (2020) in Northwest Vermont across the Winooski River from Burlington. It is both the most densely populated and smallest city by area in the state. Affectionately referred to by some as "Burlington's Brooklyn," "The 'Noosk," and the "Onion City," Winooski is an up-and-coming dining destination in the area and is developing an arty vibe.
Top landmarks
•Methodist Episcopal Church of Winooski — church building in Winooski, United States of America
•Winooski Falls Mill District — historical district
The longest stretch is about 76.8 miles on I 89. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through VT can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 2; US 7 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Spring Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sharon, VT before heading back.
